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Analysts Conflicted on These Utilities Names: Southern Co (SO) and Constellation Energy Corporation (CEG)

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Analysts have been eager to weigh in on the Utilities sector with new ratings on Southern Co (SO) and Constellation Energy Corporation (CEG).

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Southern Co (SO)

Truist Financial analyst Richard Sunderland maintained a Hold rating on Southern Co today. The company’s shares closed last Friday at $96.82.

According to TipRanks.com, Sunderland is a 4-star analyst with an average return of 4.6% and a 57.4% success rate. Sunderland covers the Utilities sector, focusing on stocks such as Edison International, Centerpoint Energy, and American Water. ;'>

The word on The Street in general, suggests a Moderate Buy analyst consensus rating for Southern Co with a $103.00 average price target, implying a 6.7% upside from current levels. In a report issued on April 20, Seaport Global also downgraded the stock to Hold.

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Constellation Energy Corporation (CEG)

In a report released today, David Arcaro from Morgan Stanley maintained a Buy rating on Constellation Energy Corporation, with a price target of $361.00. The company’s shares closed last Friday at $313.60.

According to TipRanks.com, Arcaro is a 5-star analyst with an average return of 16.5% and a 69.4% success rate. Arcaro covers the Utilities sector, focusing on stocks such as Public Service Enterprise, American Electric Power, and Pinnacle West Capital. ;'>

Constellation Energy Corporation has an analyst consensus of Strong Buy, with a price target consensus of $380.67, representing a 25.7% upside. In a report issued on April 24, Evercore ISI also initiated coverage with a Buy rating on the stock with a $380.00 price target.

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